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Michael Stone Online
  • Funny Mess-Ups: ‘Pitons,’ ‘The Font Line,’ Davis Doubled

    We all make writing and other content mistakes, and sometimes funnily so. Certainly more fun, though, is catching others’ mistakes. Below is my running list of screenshots and photos of errors I catch — created

  • 5 Great Grateful Dead Covers

    Last year, I posted 10 incredible live recordings for the Grammys. This year, ahead of the music awards, which are scheduled for Sunday, I thought it would be fun to do another music-focused post. The

  • 10 Incredible Live Recordings: ‘The Weight,’ ‘Deal,’ ‘All Apologies’

    I know I’ve just missed the Grammy Awards, but I’m still going to use them as an opportunity to do a personal listicle: 10 of my favorite live recordings. Included are my top group, what

  • In Photos: Crazier COVID Times

    While going through my older iPhone photos, I realized quite a few were of our strange surroundings and circumstances from the strictest COVID times during 2020. May they not return. Bare shelves at a Publix

I Made It into Sports Illustrated (Can You Spot Me?)

My first year of going to Gator games was much different than my time at MTSU—the bouts were more intense, the stadium far more packed, and the fans exponentially more passionate. It was disappointing that the UF football team had its [...]

August 18, 2014 Journalism/Communications, Photo, Sports

Korean War Vet Duane Dewey Got a Medal of Honor for Doing What?!

  Last Veterans Day, in 2013, I attended Alachua County’s ceremony for our Armed Forces. The community has the privilege of being home to one of the 79 living recipients of the Medal of Honor, Marine Cpl. Duane Dewey, of Hawthorne, Fla. [...]

August 17, 2014 History, Reflections

My Tweet that Blew Up on Twitter (for Reasons Unknown)

— Just when you think you understand Twitter… I recently made a post that mysteriously set what I figure is a personal record for retweets and favorites (since, in this 21st century world, such things are important):  “I don’t want to [...]

August 16, 2014 Journalism/Communications, Reflections, Tech

Used by Alachua County Companies, Export-Import Bank in Jeopardy

A government agency that gives U.S. businesses reassurance in the sometimes-risky world of exporting — including four Alachua County companies — could come to a screeching halt if Congress doesn’t vote to extend it. The Export-Import Bank of the United [...]

August 15, 2014 Business

The One Band You Need to See in Gainesville (Listen & Be Convinced)

Not having been in a while, I returned a couple days ago to the Gainesville music venue with the mostest, The Jam. As always, I expected at least a decent act, but what I got was the best local live music [...]

August 14, 2014 Music & Arts

Vegan Cooking Ideas: How to Make Pesto with Arugula and Cashews (VIDEO)

Recipe by Hannah Brown This is a quick and easy recipe with bold, intense flavor that makes a great addition to any meal. The raw garlic and mass of hearty greens make me feel awake and alive, and the cashews comfort. [...]

August 12, 2014 Travel & Culture, Vegan Living